In the Converted Attic with New Cadets

I flew to NY from Pittsburgh, then took a bus to Highland Falls. I stayed overnight in some family’s house in what I recall was a converted attic with several bunk beds. There were maybe 6 to 8 new cadets who stayed there. I should have gotten their names, but I didn’t. I think one of them was KC Scull. The next day, I remember running up New South Barracks stairs. Running down the stairs was Dick Carter, a friend from Prep School. Dick quickly said to me, “This is cool!” Well, yes, I guess looking back now, it was cool. Very cool! How many are fortunate enough to experience that and the 4 years that follow? The rest of that day is a complete blur…